How GOP Leadership’s Neutering Of Budget Hawks Left Them Unarmed Against Trump’s Debt Deal
The way Republican leaders corralled the votes previously left them unable to oppose the president’s agreement to suspend the debt ceiling and fund the government for three months.
The Pivot Is Real, And It’s Spectacular
Trump doesn’t like McConnell and Ryan, and never did. He likes Chuck Schumer, and knows Chuck always makes money for his partners.
Jay Cost And Tim Carney On The 2016 Campaign Trail And The Bad Budget Deal
How can Republican leadership is stay silent on the budget deal and why is John Harwood moderating a GOP debate?
Americans Don’t Vote For Republicans To Be Governed By Democrats
Republicans should not squander two years they could have used to set up a contrast between themselves and Democrats for 2016.
Conservatives Need To Have It Out Over The Federal Reserve
Either the Federal Reserve keeps printing money to inflate away the U.S. government’s debt, or the Fed raises rates and the U.S. budget deficit skyrockets.
A Default Of Obama’s Choosing
If the debt ceiling is breached, it will be because President Obama accepted Harry Reid’s view of the political ramifications of default.
Boehner’s Smart Debt Ceiling Play
Hey, remember that idea about continuing the shutdown but making a short term deal on the debt ceiling? Someone who matters agrees.
Republicans Shouldn’t Play Obama’s Debt Game
Republicans picked the ground they wanted to fight on: the shutdown. Don’t split your forces between two hills, and don’t give Obama the opportunity to change the conversation with scary talk.
The Shutdown Negotiation Is Just Beginning
Today’s meeting isn’t going to resolve the shutdown. We should expect it to go all the way to the debt ceiling.
Newt Gingrich’s Lessons on Government Shutdown
The former House Speaker says the lesson of his own shutdown is that brinkmanship works.
The Desperate Courage of the Republican Populists
How is Ted Cruz seeking leverage over a shutdown conservative crazy talk, but John Boehner seeking similar leverage over the debt ceiling isn’t?
Yes, Americans Like the Debt Ceiling – And it Matters
According to reports, House budget chairman Paul Ryan has been urging his colleagues to back off on the budget fight and Read Full Article >
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